Why Vols have a trash can at the Georgia Tech game

Following the 42-41 win against Georgia Tech, the same assistant that could be seen with the now infamous trash can on the UT sideline was hoisted up on the field. (Video Grant Ramey/Twitter)
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The Volunteers had a large trash can held up on the sidelines of the Georgia Tech game.(Photo: Twitter)

The question of the night wasn’t is Butch Jones going to get fired, but what’s deal with that trash can.

Multiple times throughout the Tennessee versus Georgia Tech game, the ESPN broadcasted game kept featuring a large gray trash can lifted by a Volunteers staffer. The trash can had the phrase #Team 121 on it.

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Tennessee running back John Kelly (4) wears the Old Leather Helmet after winning the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL

Georgia Tech quarterback TaQuon Marshall (16) makes a desperate attempt to throw the ball during a two-point conversion play during the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017. BRIANNA PACIORKA / NEWS SENTINEL

Tennessee defensive back Micah Abernathy (22) denies Georgia Tech the two point conversion during the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL

Tennessee head coach Butch Jones wears the Old Leather Helmet after winning the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL

Tennessee wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) celebrates after making a catch during the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL

Tennessee wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown during the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL

Tennessee running back John Kelly (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL

Georgia Tech running back KirVonte Benson (30) is tackled by a host of Volunteers during first half action at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game Monday, Sep. 4, 2017 against Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Ga. Michael Patrick/News Sentinel

Tennessee running back John Kelly (4) celebrates his touchdown during first half action at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game Monday, Sep. 4, 2017 against Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Ga. Michael Patrick/News Sentinel

Georgia Tech running back Qua Searcy (1) tries not to fumble the ball away during the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL

Tennessee running back John Kelly (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Sept. 4, 2017. BRIANNA PACIORKA/NEWS SENTINEL